Zamora Francesc

This book explores the architectural marvels which are to be found across the New England landscape of north-east America. This captivating photographic journey explores family house design, seamlessly integrating architecture with the region's diverse terrains – from Vermont's gentle slopes to Maine's rugged shores. Discover homes crafted by visionary architectural firms committed to environmental stewardship, showcasing sustainable practices and innovative design solutions. Join in a redefined luxury, embracing sustainability in the heart of the north-east of the USA.

Coastal Charm: Waterside Living is a stunning collection of architecture and interior design, showcasing some of the most beautiful coastal homes from around the world. This book captures the essence of waterside living, with inspiring examples of homes that blend seamlessly with their surroundings, utilizing natural materials and taking advantage of the stunning coastal views. From beachfront villas to cliff-top retreats, this book offers a comprehensive look at the best in coastal architecture. With detailed photography and insightful commentary, Coastal Charm is an essential guide for anyone looking to create their own coastal paradise or simply seeking inspiration for their next seaside escape.

This book shows the transformation of an existing apartment with problems into a new, open floor space that satisfies the needs of the owners. The book presents the transformation of this space through full colour and b & w images and drawings of the 'before and after'. A description of the project, beginning with an overview of the existing conditions and a wish list of changes, adds to the understanding of the work involved. Architects/designers, owners, builders (indeed, many members of the team involved in the construction) bring in their own experience to point out the challenges faced during the remodelling, including building code issues, structural upgrading, pipe-work changes, and the inability to fully satisfy the owners' spatial requirements. The text also explains how the improvements have increased the value of the property.

Interior design projects for residential spaces where plants are part of the basic design, adding personality and life to the decor and counteracting the negative effects of city living. There is much more to interiors filled with plants than meets the eye. Plant arrangements can be seen as an inexpensive way to decorate a home, but in fact, the use of plants in interior design has benefits that are often overlooked. Plants add dimension to interiors and make them feel lively. They strengthen the connection with nature and reflect an appreciation of the botanical world. They improve air quality and regulate temperature and humidity levels. Plants also have positive effects on people's moods and health, reducing stress, promoting creativity, productivity and wellbeing. This book includes interior design projects for residential spaces, such as apartments, single-family houses, penthouses, and lofts in urban and rural environments. It focuses on modern interiors, where plants are part of the design, giving the home an organic touch. From interior courtyards to small balconies and through simple but graceful arrangements of potted plants, the projects offer inspirational ideas to all those who want to fill their homes with plants and add personality to their decor.

The book is a compendium of homes, including apartments and single-family houses, that have been remodeled to suit contemporary lifestyle needs. Rehabilitations of living spaces are often done to reanimate existing constructions that, over time, have become impractical, if not obsolete. The challenge is to adapt these existing buildings to contemporary standards while maintaining what might still be useful or what we like about them. Most old buildings are very compartmentalized, reflecting the human habits of their time and the available building technology. Nowadays, we like to live in much more open and airy spaces--and new building methods allow for the removal of walls that ultimately free up space. We renovate and upgrade living spaces to various degrees, ranging anywhere from upgrading fixtures and appliances to removing and reconstructing walls and expanding buildings. While extensive work is sometimes required, these rehabilitations can result in stunning transformations. Many add comfort and increase utility, not to mention that the investment generally adds value to the property. This inspirational book showcases a range of rehabilitated projects, from ones that begin by totally stripping out interiors to a clean slate, to less extensive work that might be limited to cosmetic changes or simple finish and fixture upgrades. Existing dwellings have proved themselves flexible to changing necessities, and they are key to the regeneration of our living environment.

Taming clutter in the home can be a full-time job, especially in the urban environment where space is at a premium. But sometimes, there simply is not enough room to contain the accumulation of our lives. Smart Spaces showcases interiors where brilliant solutions have been found that justify the adage a place for everything and everything in its place. Clever storage options and accessories for every room of the house, whether living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Some are artfully hidden behind walls or staircases, others are in plain sight and multipurpose all are notable for resolving space problems. Relaxation is the only possible outcome.

Architectural remodels that involve extensions and additions expand the usable size of a home and boost its value. An undersized home and the need for upgrading non-functional amenities are motivating factors aimed at transforming a home into a perfect fit for one's lifestyle, taste and budget. The combination of additional space and the implementation of interesting architectural details that use the new alongside the old often appears as a compelling alternative to the seamless home where lines between original structure and addition - or expansion - are impossible to discern.